Zosteropidae
Small passerine birds that are native to tropics, and are characterised by that distinctive white eye.
Silver-eye
Common across New Zealand. This one was photographed in Bushy Beach reserve while we were waiting for the Penguins.
Silver-eye,Common across New Zealand. This one was photographed in Bushy Beach reserve while we were waiting for the Penguins.
Oriental White-eye
White-eye,
Whiskered Yuhina
This pair was spotted near Tshoka campsite diligently clearing all the caterpillars from the leaves.
Yuhina,This pair was spotted near Tshoka campsite diligently clearing all the caterpillars from the leaves.
Japanese White-eye
White-eye,
Oriental White-eye
As we spend more time at the farm, the white-eyes here have become more and more used to our presence. It's a great feeling when a bird trusts you and lets you get a little more closer. It makes for great photos too.
White-eye,As we spend more time at the farm, the white-eyes here have become more and more used to our presence. It's a great feeling when a bird trusts you and lets you get a little more closer. It makes for great photos too.